Current Affairs

Why in the news? Georgia has rapidly emerged as a preferred destination for Indian medical aspirants, with education-related remittances rising to $50.25 million in 2024–25. Georgia Location: Georgia is a country located at the boundary of Eastern Europe and West … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Studies confirmed the presence of Alfvén Waves in Solar Corona. Alfvén Waves What is it?: Alfvén Waves are magnetohydrodynamic (MHD) waves– the oscillations that occur in a plasma (ionised gas) in the presence of a magnetic … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The launch of Marine Fisheries Census 2025 signifies a landmark step in achieving a fully digital and transformative shift in the nation’s fisheries enumeration process. Digital Marine Fisheries Census 2025 What is it?: The National Marine … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Indian Defence Minister calls for a rule-based, open and inclusive Indo-Pacific free from any type of coercion in the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ conclave. Indo – Pacific Region, Its Significance and Challenges What is it?: The Indo-Pacific … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Prime Minister Narendra Modi remarked that the Arya Samaj was a community of steadfast and devoted nationalists. Arya Samaj What was it?: It emerged as a major socio-religious reform movement in 19th-century India, reacting to orthodoxy, … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Sambhar Lake is witnessing an extraordinary influx of migratory birds this winter — a rise of nearly 40% compared to last year. Sambhar Lake Location: Situated in Nagaur and Jaipur districts, Rajasthan. Largest saltwater lake: India’s … Continue reading →

Why in the news? Lucknow has been officially designated as a UNESCO ‘Creative City of Gastronomy’ during the 43rd session of the UNESCO General Conference in Uzbekistan. UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) What is it?:  The UNESCO Creative Cities Network … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Nauradehi Wildlife Sanctuary, which spans the districts of Narasinghpur, Damoh, and Sagar in Madhya Pradesh, is set to become India’s third habitat for cheetahs. Nauradehi Sanctuary Location: Madhya Pradesh Terrain & physiography: Located on upper … Continue reading →

Why in the news? ISRO successfully launched the Indian Navy’s advanced communication satellite GSAT-7R (CMS-03) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. CMS-03 Satellite (GSAT-7R) What is it?: CMS-03 is a multi-band communication satellite developed by ISRO (in collaboration … Continue reading →

Why in the news? The Axial Seamount underwater volcano near the Oregon coast could erupt soon, scientists have warned, following the detection of more earthquakes in the region. Axial Seamount Type: Submarine volcano (seamount) Location: On the Juan de Fuca … Continue reading →